idealized version

language: en

definitions

  1. A mental or emotional representation of a person that focuses solely on their perceived perfection, often ignoring their actual flaws, complexities, or human failings.
    en: A mental or emotional representation of a person that focuses solely on their perceived perfection, often ignoring their actual flaws, complexities, or human failings.
  2. A representation of a concept, object, or era that has been modified to appear perfect, flawless, or better than reality.
    en: A representation of a concept, object, or era that has been modified to appear perfect, flawless, or better than reality.

examples

  1. Gatsby was not in love with the real Daisy, but rather an idealized version of her that he had created in his mind.

    Gatsby was not in love with the real Daisy, but rather an idealized version of her that he had created in his mind.

  2. The historical drama presented an idealized version of the Victorian era, omitting the widespread poverty of the time.

    The historical drama presented an idealized version of the Victorian era, omitting the widespread poverty of the time.